Three-Alarm Fire in Allentown

An investigation is underway into the cause of a three-alarm house fire in the Allentown neighborhood.

Sunday, August 12, 2018 at approximately 10:00 p.m., Pittsburgh Firefighters, EMS and police were dispatched to a three-story unoccupied house at 35 Millbridge Street for a two-alarm fire. The fire rose to three-alarms as flames spread to an adjacent home and a rear structure. The blaze was brought under control around 11:09 p.m.

A firefighter suffered a heat-related illness and was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Also, one resident inside the adjacent home has been displaced. Arson detectives were called to the scene to investigate. At this time, the cause of the fire is undetermined pending further investigation.